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Horse Care

Ask the Vet: Evaluating Colic

Q: How do I know if my horse’s colic is a simple one that can be managed here on the…

8 years ago

Embracing Retirement

I've been thinking a lot lately about the role I play in my horse's life. I've been his only rider…

8 years ago

Should you supplement your horse’s hay-based diet?

Living pasture grasses and alfalfa are rich in fat and water-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein. But…

8 years ago

Taking the Lead

Good leaders create structure and rules, then enforce them fairly. When it comes to being a good leader for your…

8 years ago

Ask the Vet: When to Geld a Colt

In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet.   Q: What is the…

8 years ago

How hay bags and slow feeders affect horses

Winter is almost here, and that means that the grass in your horse’s pasture is almost gone, if not completely…

8 years ago

Ask the Vet: Locked Stifle

  Q: I have a young horse that had a locked stifle. It happened twice so far, once when she…

8 years ago

Why Senior Horses Need Fall Dental Check-Ups

By Henrietta Coole, Equine Guelph With winter around the corner, now is the time for a dental check-up and nutritional…

8 years ago

Core Vaccinations for Horses

The threat of deadly equine diseases like West Nile and rabies is closer than you think. Don’t leave your horse…

8 years ago

Ask the Vet: Fruits and Veggies for Horses

In our Ask the Vet column, Dr. Lydia Gray answers your horse-health questions at horseillustrated.com/AskTheVet.   Q: I love giving…

8 years ago